Tag: UK News

A part-time cleaner at Aberystwyth University has been awarded more than £260,000 after an employment tribunal ruled her dismissal was unfair. The case centered around a long-running dispute between the cleaner, Peak Ong, aged 72, and her manager, Catherine Green, including a controversy involving a banned rice cooker. Ong worked at the university between November… Continue reading Aberystwyth University cleaner wins tribunal after rice cooker row

Following a recent surge in antisemitic acts, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced plans to accelerate the handling of hate crime cases. Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions for England and Wales, has called on prosecutors to bring charges more swiftly to address the frequent threats and abuse targeting the Jewish community, aimed… Continue reading Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

A public inquiry examining a tragic series of events in Nottingham has revealed that a man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, Valdo Calocane, was discharged from mental health services several months before he fatally stabbed three individuals. The decision to discharge Calocane came after healthcare workers were unable to locate him or maintain contact, according to… Continue reading Nottingham killer discharged because NHS staff could not find him, inquiry told

Long-term borrowing costs for the UK government have climbed to their highest levels since 1998 amid ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, combined with rising political uncertainty before upcoming local and national elections. This tension has caused government bond markets in major economies to fall, driving up the effective borrowing expenses for governments… Continue reading UK government long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high

A high school teacher, Jamie Varley, aged 37, stands accused of abusing and murdering Preston Davey, the 13-month-old baby he and his partner had adopted. At Preston Crown Court, evidence was presented describing how Varley brought the unconscious infant to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, pleading with medical staff, “Don’t let him die,” and confessing, “I effing… Continue reading Murder-accused teacher 'begged medics to save baby Preston'

At Woolwich Crown Court earlier, a jury reached a unanimous verdict against four individuals. Charlotte Head, aged 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, were all found guilty. The court proceedings concluded with this collective decision from the jury. Each defendant faced the charges before the court, and the evidence led… Continue reading Palestine Action activists guilty of Elbit Systems site raid

George Powell, a metal detector enthusiast previously convicted for stealing part of a significant £3 million Viking treasure hoard, has pleaded guilty to stabbing his friend following a dispute over stolen gold. The attack took place at a caravan park in Paignton, Devon, in October 2025, while Powell was evading police capture. The victim, Lewis… Continue reading Viking hoard thief stabbed friend after stolen gold row

This BBC report investigates the activities of Alison Scott-Wright, known as the “Magic Sleep Fairy,” who provides baby sleep advice via Instagram and paid video consultations. Despite her popularity and media appearances, concerns have been raised about her qualifications and advice, some of which contradicts NHS guidelines and medical advice. Key points from the report… Continue reading Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals

The tragic death of Katie Simpson has brought to light deep-seated issues of “institutional misogyny” and widespread “systemic failures” within the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). An independent review has emphasized the urgent need for a significant “cultural shift” in the police force. According to the report, the handling of Katie’s case by the… Continue reading Katie Simpson's death exposed 'institutional misogyny' in PSNI

A man has died following a drive-by shooting in south London, prompting a murder investigation by the police. The incident occurred on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, with emergency services arriving shortly after reports of multiple gunshots at 01:14 BST on Saturday. The fatality has been identified as 25-year-old Keanu Taylor, who was taken to hospital but… Continue reading Man, 25, dies after Brixton drive-by shooting